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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2653, 8 November 1909, Page 4

The Hawke’s Bay Education Board advertises in this issue a list of vacant positions for which applications are invited from teachers. A magnificent picture entitled Motherly Love m Animals” will he. shown to-night and to-morrow night by the Pathe Picture Company. This picture is one of the best Zoo subjects ever shown in Gisborne. The man Willoughby and his mate, Tittley, remanded from Friday, will be before the .Court this morning charged with drunkenness. There will also bo the usual, crowd of Saturday night “drunks” to be dealt with. Constable J. E. Hampton, who has lately been stationed at Wairoa and Napier, arrived from south by the s.s. Waikare on Saturday morning. He has been appointed to take charge at Tokomaru Bay, and leaves by the coach this morning. A very attractive outdoor gathering arranged for to-morrow is the sports meeting of the East Coast Mounted Rifles, to take place on the Park racecourse. An admirable programme has been prepared, and that, together with the well-deserved popularity of the corps, should ensure a large gathering of tlie public. Mr. W. L. Rees, as solicitor for the Maori representatives of Heni Willoughby, and Mr. H. J. Finn, as solicitor for the husband of the deceased, wrote to the Public Trustee on Saturday, requesting him to take possession of the real and personal estate of the deceased, and to accept the administration on behalf of their respective clients.

The following passengers had booked last night by Messrs Redstone and Sons’ coaches leaving this morning:— For To'komara, Mr. H. McClusky, Constable Hampton; for Tiniroto, Mrs TJ’Ren. Mrs. Wells, Gear and mate; for Wairoa, Mr. Barrett; for Tarewa, Mr. Coop ; for Wharerata, Miss E. Dolman; for Morere, Miss Glendenning; for Hauiti, Mr. and Mrs. Walton ; for Tologa, Mr. Strong. At the quarterly meeting of the Gisborne Licensing Bench on Saturday, Mr. F. W. Nolan appeared in support of an application for the temporary transfer of the publican’s license held by Mr. Frederick Hall to Mr. John Frank Pottie, purchaser of the Masonic Hotel. Tlie application was granted. Messrs W. A. Barton, S.M., J. Dewing, and G. E. Darton constituted the Bench.

Another runaway occurred on Friday evening, caused by the explosion of fireworks. Mrs. T. j. Dickson, Mrs. A. D. Chrisp, and the latter’s little girl, Nancy, were driving along near To Hapara, when the horse was frightened, and bolted. After going some distance tlie occupants were precipitated into a ditch, with some force, but they'escaped with a shaking and a severe shock. The vehicle suffered, however, being almost smashed to pieces. In addition to the usual programme of pictures to be shown by the Patlio Picture Co. to-morrow night, the management will hold a comic singing competition open to local amateurs, for a prize of one guinea. Entries are to be made at the theatre not later than 10 o’clock to-night, accompanied by the title and words of the song. The audience will be the judges. These competitions have caused great amusement wherever held, and have been tlie means of bringing many of the world’s best singers to the front. Special services in commemoration of the Sunday School anniversary were held at the Baptist Tabernacle yesterday. The Rev. W. Lamb preached in the morning on “The Future of the Child,” anl in the evening on “New Zealand’s Paganism—Give the Bairns a Chance.” A flower service was held in the afternoon, at which a special musical and vocal programme was gone through, the children singing solos and part pieces. A couple of recitations wore also included. The collections were for the fund for the building of a new schoolroom at the back of the church. On Thursday evening there will be the prize distribution to scholars, and an entertainment, including limelight views and vocal items. St. Mary’s Church was crowded last evening, and the special music by the choir and other local talent was greatly appreciated. Mr. G..Palairet, the conductor, had worked hard, and the work of the choir last night was a credit to his instruction. Miss Neill acted as organist, and helped in a great deal the beautiful music. The following programme was given:—The Mass, Weber in G; instrumental, Messrs Vita; solo, “Pro Peccatis” (Rossini), Mr. Kimpton; duet, “There was Joy in Heaven” (Smart), the Misses Power; instrumental, Messrs Vita; duet, “Bone Pastor.” Mrs. Hennessy and Mr. Barlow ; duet, “Watchman, What of the Niglit” (Sarjeant), Miss L. Power and Mr. Palairet; instrumental; Benediction, “O Salutaris” (Tours); “Tautum Ergo,” duet, (Rossi), Mrs. Hennessy and Mr. Kimpton.

A meeting of the Old Settlers’ Picnic Committee was held on Saturday morning, Avhen it was reported that everything was proceeding well for the annual picnic to-morrow. It is expected there will be a record attendance. It was also reported that an offer had been made to convey townspeople at 3s return. The jnembers of the Federal Band will be present, and there will be at least two pipers in attendance. A refreshment stall, in the hands of the Maternitv Home Committee, will be on the ground. A very attracive programme has been prepared for the sports in connection with the picnic, which is tcJrtah’e place on the picturesque domain at Patutahi. The sports are to consist of q, maiden race (200 yds), two mile bicycle handicap, anniversary handicap (220yds), old settlers’ handicap (“weight for age”), old settlers’ wives’ handicap (50yds), boys’ race (150yds), -Highland fling, Irish jig. and a guessing competition. Liberal prizes are offered. Persons attending are requested to bring their own hampers. but hot and cold water and milk will be supplied free. Aliy surplus over expenses is to be divided between the Maternity and Children’s Homes.

"I can understand anyone who has had one drink not being able to refuse a second, but it’s the lirst glass X can't understand, when the man knows it will injure him,” remarked Mr. Barton, S.M., in the Court on Saturday. The evid-eik?e in the Magistrate’s Court case of Wheeler v. Jobson was erroneously nrinted in our Saturday’s issue. Mrs. Jobson’s evidence should have read: “She was married in 19U3. A fortnight after the birth of her first' child she.went to stay at her father-in-law’s place,” etc. The mistake was due to an. error in punctuation. Mr. W. S. Palmer, honorary general secretary of the Navy ueague in New Zealand, will give a lecture in His Majesty’s Theatre on Wednesday evening on British naval history. It is to be illustrated by means of lantern views. Mr. Palmer is to be assisted by local vocalists, and a very interesting entertainment is promised. The Gisborne Painters’ Union spent a very pleasant evening on Saturday, in the way of a smoke social, held in the Oddfellows’ Hall. Mr. J. H. Hall presided. Mr. E. llix proposed a toast to the Union, coupled with its secretary. Mr. J. H. Hall responded, and said that lie was more optimistic than ever as to the lyelfare of the masses. The conference recently held in Wellington had resolved to establish an Independent Labor party, and judging by the enthusiasm shown the success of the party was assured. Unionism was bound by economic forces to take up a political stand of its own, and it behoved all workers for the sake of tlieir wives and children and their fellow men to stand loyally to their political machine. The following gentlemen contributed the musical items: Messrs Roy Quick, Fred. Rose, Reg. Wilkinson, S. Coburne, R. Goldsmith, Wheelan Island, Tate, Morphit, Herring, liunter, Finney, Stokes, Batterby, and Alf. Stenner. Toasts were drunk to the success of the Trades and Labor Council, proposed by Mr. Sealy and responded to by Mr. G. Robertson ; the President, proposed by Mr. N. Finney and responded to by Mr. E. Rix; and to the gentlemen who so kindly contributed to the success of the social.